If you have a real tree adorning your home at Christmas time, then you know how wonderful it can be and how much it brightens up the holidays. You also know the work that goes into taking it down and disposing of it! Gone are the days when you could just haul the tree out [...]

As the coldness and darkness of winter descends, it is important to remember all of the animals and birds in the forest who struggle with the many challenges of the season. They do not have the advantages of warm homes and ample food supplies as we do. Perhaps you look out the window into your [...]

Most trees that are sold for Christmas are fir, pine or spruce trees, which all fall under the category of coniferous trees. These kinds of trees can be beneficial to many kinds of wildlife in your area. For example, blue grouse eat the needles from fir trees while quail and songbirds seek shelter in conifers [...]

The salt that is placed on roads and walkways in the winter does more than cause damage to your car and your boots. It can be detrimental to your plants, your trees, and your well-kept lawn. Even if you use salt sparingly on your driveway and walkways, damage from salt will not make itself known [...]

Wintertime means snow, no matter how you view it. While it may look beautiful from your living room window, many people do not look forward to shoveling it. Shoveling snow can provide a seasonal workout that can do you good, as long as you do it right. Shoveling the wrong way can lead to an [...]